IRS website - Employee Retention Credit for Employers Subject to Closure Due to COVID-19 Crisis On its website, the IRS has provided guidance for taxpayers reporting the employee retention credit for certain employers subject to closure due to the COVID-19 crisis,...

IRS website - FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act On its website, IRS has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the employee retention credit that is contained in the recently-enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the...

IRS website, "COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs" On its website, the IRS has released a series of frequently asked questions regarding credits for wages paid for family and medical leave and for...

Following is an update on the tax-related provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress’s gigantic economic stimulus package that the President signed into law on March 27, 2020. Recovery rebates for individuals. To help...

Following is an update on the tax-related provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress’s gigantic economic stimulus package that the President signed into law on March 27, 2020. Employee retention credit for employers....

Economic impact payments: What you need to know In an Information Release, the Treasury Department and IRS have announced that distribution of economic impact payments, made as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, will begin in the next...

Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next...

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TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY

Practicing good hygiene and maintaining physical distance from others while staying socially connected are all part of staying healthy during this crisis. Here are a few quick tips to help you maintain your health and manage your feelings.

Stay virtually connected with family and friends

Getting support from those you love is helpful in stressful times. To alleviate feelings of isolation, reach out to others, especially if you are feeling anxious.

Stay Safe, Stay Home!

Seriously. Just stay home! It’s up to all of us to help “flatten the curve” by drastically minimizing our social interaction. Only leave the house for essentials and go alone. Don’t congregate and stay 6 feet apart from others.

Get Outside and Take a Break!

Getting outside can benefit both your physical and mental health. Maintain physical distance from others when at parks or on a trail, but try to get out at least once a day to keep from feeling cooped up.

Turn Off The News

Limit what you read or set a time to get caught up on the day’s events. Constantly checking social media and online news sources can trigger anxious thoughts and exhausting panic. Stick to trusted sources of information to ensure you are getting the right facts.

Cut Yourself Some Slack

It can be overwhelming to adjust to working at home, home schooling children, ensuring you have food and basic supplies when shelves are empty, and being unsure of the future. Remember, these are unprecedented times in our history! No one really knows what we are doing or how to do it best. It’s fine to start working later in the day, have your kids watch a little too much tv, and eat cold cereal for dinner. We’re all in this together!

Serve Others

A great way to manage feelings of helplessness is to do something kind for someone else. Check in on an elderly neighbor. Pick up milk at the store for a mom home with small children. Give blood. Do someone’s yardwork. There are so many opportunities to serve others. Not only will you feel better yourself, you’ll be helping someone else through this tough time as well.